Metaplanet Reaches 43,000 BTC, Claiming Third Spot Among Corporate Holders Worldwide

Tokyo-based Metaplanet confirmed on July 2, 2026, that its Bitcoin treasury has reached 43,000 BTC, placing the firm third among all corporate Bitcoin holders globally — behind Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Twenty One Capital, and ahead of MARA Holdings and other major players.

The company acquired 2,823 BTC during the second quarter of 2026, bringing total holdings to exactly 43,000 BTC as of July 2. The average acquisition cost for the quarter was approximately 12.71 million yen (roughly $80,000) per coin. However, income generated through Metaplanet's Bitcoin Generation business segment effectively lowered that price to around 12.09 million yen (approximately $77,000) per BTC. The segment posted $10.95 million in revenue during Q2.

Metaplanet's cumulative Bitcoin investment now stands at roughly 659.25 billion yen (approximately $4.2 billion). As of June 30, the holdings were valued at around 409 billion yen (approximately $2.6 billion). The overall average cost basis across all purchases sits at 15.33 million yen (approximately $102,500) per BTC.

The firm reported a BTC Yield of 6.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This metric tracks the growth of Bitcoin holdings on a per-share basis and is a key performance indicator used by companies pursuing corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies.

On the balance sheet, total debt and preferred stock represent approximately 23% of Bitcoin net asset value, indicating the company retains significant capacity for continued accumulation without excessive leverage.

Strategy holds the top corporate position globally with more than 847,000 BTC. Twenty One Capital occupies second place. Metaplanet's rise to third marks a notable shift in the global corporate accumulation landscape.

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, acknowledged the milestone on X, congratulating Metaplanet on reaching 43,000 BTC and describing the achievement as evidence that the Bitcoin treasury model has become genuinely global.

Metaplanet began building its Bitcoin reserve in 2024. Since then, CEO Simon Gerovich has deployed a combination of equity offerings, debt instruments, and options strategies to fund purchases. The approach is designed to limit shareholder dilution while sustaining aggressive accumulation.

The Tokyo firm's rise to third place among corporate Bitcoin holders underscores Japan's growing prominence in the institutional Bitcoin adoption trend that has accelerated across multiple countries over the past two years.